Introduction to Information Behaviour

Nigel Ford

doi:10.29085/9781783301843

This landmark textbook is an essential primer for students and practitioners interested in information seeking, needs and behaviour, user studies and information literacy. Introduction to Information Behaviour uses a combination of theory and practical context to map out what information behaviour is and what we currently know about it, before addressing how it can be better understood in the future. Nigel Ford argues that new understandings of information behaviour research may help maximise the quality and effectiveness of the way information is presented, sought, discovered, evaluated and used.

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of figures and tables
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1 - Introduction
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PART 1 - BASIC CONCEPTS
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2 - What is information behaviour and why do we need to know about it?
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3 - Changing conceptions of information needs
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PART 2 - WHAT DO WE KNOW OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR?
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4 - Information seeking and acquisition are key components of information behaviour
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5 - Information behaviour can be collaborative
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6 - Factors influencing information behaviour
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7 - Models and theories in information behaviour research
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PART 3 - DISCOVERING AND USING KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR
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8 - Research approaches
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9 - Research methodologies in action
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10 - Using knowledge of information behaviour to design information systems
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11 - Conclusion
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Appendix: Defining ‘information’ and ‘information behaviour’
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Index
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Contents

Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-viii

List of figures and tables
pp ix-x

1 - Introduction
pp 1-4

PART 1 - BASIC CONCEPTS
pp 5-6

2 - What is information behaviour and why do we need to know about it?
pp 7-28

3 - Changing conceptions of information needs
pp 29-46

PART 2 - WHAT DO WE KNOW OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR?
pp 47-48

4 - Information seeking and acquisition are key components of information behaviour
pp 49-76

5 - Information behaviour can be collaborative
pp 77-98

6 - Factors influencing information behaviour
pp 99-140

7 - Models and theories in information behaviour research
pp 141-168

PART 3 - DISCOVERING AND USING KNOWLEDGE OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR
pp 169-170

8 - Research approaches
pp 171-194

9 - Research methodologies in action
pp 195-216

10 - Using knowledge of information behaviour to design information systems
pp 217-236

11 - Conclusion
pp 237-244

Appendix: Defining ‘information’ and ‘information behaviour’
pp 245-248

Index
pp 249-252

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